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Vocab 11

Vocab 11. April 15, 2014. crude- Being in an unrefined or natural state; lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive Example: The essay that you handed in is very crude, but with some editing, it can be great.

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Vocab 11

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  1. Vocab 11

  2. April 15, 2014 • crude- Being in an unrefined or natural state; lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive • Example: The essay that you handed in is very crude, but with some editing, it can be great. • meager-deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; inadequate; low in amount, strength, or valueExample: Although Sophie came from meager beginnings, she is now a duchess!

  3. April 16, 2014 • enact-to establish by legal and authoritative act; to make into an act or statute; to perform • Example: The government plans to enact a law banning anyone under 16 from using tanning beds. • dilute-To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water; To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of • Example: When a baby is little, you have to dilute his juice with water.

  4. April 17, 2014 • din- a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor; A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds • Example: The din from the alarm hurt my ears. • adorn-add beauty to, as by ornaments; to make more pleasing, attractive, impressive • Example: Della’s hair was adorned with a beautiful shell comb.

  5. April 21, 2014 • exempt-To free from an obligation, a duty, or a liability to which others are subject; released from • Example: Because Sarah is hurt, she is exempt from gym class. • cistern-a reservoir, tank; receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater; a tank that holds the water for a toilet • Example: After it rains, the water is collected in the cistern in the backyard.

  6. April 22, 2014 • boon- a benefit or advantage; a timely blessing; a favor,especially one that is given in answer to a request • Example: After praying for a boon, Caesar's army defeated its enemy. • coy-artfully or affectedly shyor reserved; sweetly innocent quality that is often intended to be attractive • Example: In front of her new class, Jane acted very coy.

  7. April 23, 2014 • endow-to provide with a permanent fund or source of income; to furnish, as with some talent, faculty, or quality • Example: In his will, John endowed his niece money for college. • trump-to outrank or defeat someone or something; have more importance or power than another person or thing • Example: When playing cards, a Queen trumps a Jack. Test: Monday, May 5th

  8. April 24, 2014 • velocity-the rate at which the position changes; rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness • Example: Because of its velocity, if you got hit with the ball, it would really hurt! • quizzical-questioning or puzzled; surprised, comical, or mocking • Example: After Shamus gave his presentation, Jake sat with a quizzical expression on his face. Test: Monday, May 5th

  9. April 25, 2014 • rout-A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat; an overwhelming defeat; a disorderly crowd of people • Example: After the rout, the morale of the army was low. • pauper-person without any means of support; person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity • Example: Because he worked hard, James went from a pauper to the CEO of a business. Test: Monday, May 5th

  10. April 29, 2014 • perturb-to throw into great disorder; to cause to be worried or upset • Example: If you are late for your curfew, your mother will be quite perturbed • mortar-A vessel in which substances are crushed or ground with a pestle; Any of various bonding materials used in masonry, surfacing, and plastering • Example: The mortar in between the bricks is beginning to crumble. Test: Monday, May 5th

  11. April 30, 2014 • evasive- Intentionally vague or unclear; describes one who deliberately avoids giving clear direct answers to questions; not honest or direct • Example: His answers were evasive, which made is mother think he was lying about doing his homework. • medium (pl. media)- represents a condition midway between extremes; a publication or broadcast that carries advertising; the materials or methods used by an artist • Example: Chalk is the medium Justin used to create the picture. Test: Monday, May 5th

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